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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Drought And Fires.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Telegrams re-
ceiyed this morning from central
points throughout the entire $4,000
square miles of drought-stricken
Northwestern country show the fear
full sun-scorching of all vegetation
continues unmitigated. Not drop
of rain has fallen, except .0S inch at
Des Moines, bare sprinkle on the
deep dust. Local observations in the
various districts have given but little
hope of break within the coming
twenty.four hours. A trine cooler
weather and scattered light showers
are expected in some places, but tie
conditions are such that if the posi-
bic little moisture and GOODNESS are
at all delayed their effect will be total
ly lost in a seemingly imminent fur.
ther general rise Of temperature from
end to end of the drought region.
IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS.
The effects of the drought in Chi.
cago was noticeable in many small
fires to-day, but they convey no idea
of the condition OF things in the coun-
try Immediately surrounding the city.
Never before have the farmers and
residents of the suburbs suffered 80
from the heat and dry weather. All
around the vegetables of the small
gardeners have been killed. All
along the railroad tracks the prairies
are on fire, and the residents Of the
suburbs are called out at oil hours OF
the day and night to extinguish the
flames when they threaten the barns
and houses.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
A Close Call.
CRAwFoRD's CORNERS, PA, Aug.
9th, 1887.

CRAwFoRD's CORNERS, Pa, Aug.
9Th, 1887.
EDITOR CITIZEN.-Dear Sir The
brick house Of the writer, near Craw-
ford's Corners, was struck by light
ming last night, SCATTERING one corner
of the chimney top and taring of
the cornice and shattering the end OF
the roof badly. Entering the tin
spouting, it followed it to where it
emptied the water into wooden
trough placed to carry the water to o
barrel, shattering the wooden spout
ing and taring several stayes out OF
one side of the barrel.
The shock was felt by all in the
house, (four persons) and all being in
different rooms, but no one seriously
injured. 1t is altogether likely if it
had not been for heavy rain that
fell before the shock, that the roof
would have ignited and probably
burned the whole house
The loss is fully covered by in
surance. j. r.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Attention Co mrades of the
18th Regim ent.
CLINTON. TP.. Aug. 10, 81.

CLINTON, TP., Aug. 10, 81.
Do not forget the reunion of the
survivors of the l37th P. V. at Slip
peryrock Park, on the S. & A. Rail-
road, August 25. The following let
ter from j. L. Blair, General Mana
ger, to John Nj. Greer will inform
the comrades as to fare on the S. x
A. Railroad:
GREENvILLE, Pa, AUG. 3, 'S7.
Hon. JOHN NJ. GREER, Butler, Pa:
My Dear Sir: In reply to your fa-
vor of I'd inst, beg to say we have re
served the park 25th inst.for reunion of
the survivors of 18th regiment as
requested. The rates for round trip
to and from the park will be as fol-
lows: Greenville, soc; Shenango,
go; Fredonia, 6Oc; Mercer, 45c.;
Pardoe, 4Oc.; Grove City, 30c.: Har-
risville, 25c: Wick. Zoe. Branchton,
l5c; Euclid, 25c; Butler. 40c.; Hill
lard Soc; Annandale, Csc.
J. T. BLAIR
The S. & A. trains will leave But
Ter at 6:55 and 1870 a. M, Philadel-
phia time. Passengers desiring
to go on either of these trains must
reach Butler before this time, and
those coming from Pittsburgh on
the ?. Il W. railroad must leave
Allegheny at a. m. Also those
coming from Parker and northern
part on P. & w. railroad must come
on train leaving Parker at $50 u. NJ,
Philadelphia time.
The train on S. & a. railroad re-
turning from Slipperyrock Park
re aches Butler at 7:l5, in time to go
either north or south on P. & W.
railroad
Excursion rates have been applied
for on West Penn and z. Il W. rail-
roads, but as yet have not been
granted. Col. Banert end many
comrades from the East are expected
and we have the promise of Captain
Barker that he will be here. We also
have the promise of members of Go.
"B" and az" and full turn out of
Companies 3D." "F" end &C."
Geo. H. Graham, Quartermaster, is
coming with large supply of pro-
visions, but every one is expected to
bring large baskets full. Rev. John
II. Niblock may deliver the oration.
All ex-members of the regiment,
their wives, children and friends, and
the widows and children of deceased
comrades are invited. Come?
WIN. HARVEY, Prest.
+. McNAIR. Sec'y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
REGISTERS Notices.

The Register hereby gives notice that the fol.
lowing accounts OF Executors. Administrators
and Guardians have been iiicd In this onicc nc
cording 10 law, and viii be presented 70 Court
for confirmation and allowance on wednesday,
the 7th day OF sept. A. d. 1887, at o'clock p.
m OF said day.
/, Final account OF John Blckcl, executor OF
Jonn Rlmpp. decd, late OF Butler. Pa.
2. Final account OF VIM Mccoy and George
Winner. administrators OF Abner Winner decd,
3. First and final account OF Fleming West,
administrator OF Michael Knox, decd, late Of
Forward tp.
A. final account OF Henry Bichl. guardian OF
Hattie Docrshelmer. decd minor child OF Samu
el Doershemer. decd.
.. Final account OF John Bubeck. admlnistra-
tor C.T.A. or Carolina Bnbcck, decd, late OF
Harmony. Pa.
o. Final account OF Daniel Me Nlackln. admin
istrator OF John McMackin. decd late OF Clear
Z First and final account OF Joseph Bestler.
administrator C.T.A. OF Peter Uber. decd. late
Ccntcryllle. Ia.
s. First and partial account OF Samuel Schla-
gel, executor OF Henry schlasel decd. late oil
Butler Up,
o. Final account Of Joseph q. McClymonds.
administrator of John McClymonds, deed, late
OF Muddycreck.
TO- Final account OF ELI Hcnshcw. administra-
tor OF Elizabeth krcidlcr. decd. late OF Harmony
II. Final account Of james A Gallagher. guar
dian OF Robert Il Gallagher minor child OF VIM
Gallagher, dcct, late OF worth tp.
". Final account OF j Snyder, administrator
OF Xephaniuh snyder. decd. late OF Brady Up.
rs. Final account or William Irvine. adininis.
rator OF Thos Wilson. decd. late OF Jackson
tp.
IL. Final and distribution account OF VIM
Irvine. surviving administrator OF Margaret
Wilson, decd. late Of Adams I'D.
10. Final account OF Catherine Il Rankin. nd
ministratrlx OF Peter Rankin. deed. late OF But
Ter borough
10. Partial account OF Samuel Adams. admin
lstrator OF james q Frazier. decd. late or Mud
dyGrcck TIP.
II. Final account OF Minerva Maxwell exccu-
trix Of q Maxwell. decd. late OF Allegheny Up.
X. Partial account or Elmira lIindman. .cxccu.
trlN OF Henry Miller. decd. late OF Clay Up.
10, Final account Of Daniel Fielder. guardian
OF Edward Sahll, minor child OF CtSahli. decd.
late or Lancaster tp
20. Final account OF Minnie Starkc. admlnis-
tratrlx Of George + Starkc. decd. late OF Saxon.
burg.
"a. First and final account OF Amos SeatoD
and Elias Scaton. executors OF VIM Scaton, decd,
late Of Ncnango tip.
-. Final and distribution account OF Zelle
Muntz. acting exccutrix Of Henry Muntz, deed.
late OF ZelenOplc. Pa
~. First account of Peter New, Joseph New
and George fIlmhour. executors or John New.
decd late OF summit tp.
U2I. Final account of Iul'e1a w Tray, adm'x
OI VIM f Trax. as filed By, y,Agncs Grossman her
administrators.
Register and Recorders Office. Aug. S. 1887.
NJ H. Ul EliIi kpK, and Rec,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Adoption OF the Constitution.

The adoption Of the National Con-
stitution, which is soon to be cele-
brated at Philadelphia, was one of
the most important events in our po-
litical history. The origin Of that
CRATE instrument dates back to the
very earliest stage of our colonial
existence. There were originally
three different forms of Government
in the colonies-the Charter, the
Proprietary and the Royal. These
were changed with the changing
conditions Of the coionies, but during
tkci7 continuance, and operating as
they did upon a people 80 widely
separated in habits and manners as
the Puritans Of New England. the
Cavaliers of Virginia and Quakers
of Pennsylvania, they produced d.
versities in legislation which it was
difficult to reconcile and harmonize
at later periods.
Common dangers and mutual in.
terests rendered necessary some sort
Of union. The first league was the
United Colonies of New England,
formed in 1913. This lasted forty
years, and on 1t was engrafted the
principles Of delegated Congress.
1t was not until May, ITS, that the
first Congress Of the thirteen States
assembled in Philadelphia. It was
this body tina. formulated and issued
the Declaration of Independence. In
November. l777, Congress agreed
upon the celebrated Articles of Con-
federation, which lasted until the
termination OF the Revolution and
the adoption Of Constitution in 1888.
The defects in the old Articles
were numerous, and the demands for
more perfect union" were pressing
and imperative.
Gen. Washington led of in move
ment having for its purpose an indis.
soluble union Of the States under
one Federal head. This eliminated
in the convention Of delegates from
twelve States, IN 1887, which met
In Philadelphia and adopted tho pres.
ent Constitution. 1t was on Mon.
day, September IT, 1887, that the
convention was enabled to pass O
resolution to lay the completed in.
strument "beforc the United States
In Congress assembled" and to
commend that it should afterwards
be submitted to Convention of
Delegates chosen in each State by
the people thereof, for their assent
and ratification" The terms of this
resolution were complied with in o
letter addressed by the convention to
the old Congress, bearing even date
with the resolution. Eleven days
thereafter the Congress unanimously
resolved that the report, with the
resolutions and letter accompan ying
the same, be transmitted to the sew
eral Legislatures. in order to be sub
mitted to a Convention Of Delegates
chosen In each State by the people
thereof. The Constitution was rati-
fed by the conventions of the several
States at different dates, Delaware
leading OF December 7, 1857, and
followed by Pennsylvania Decem Der
IL, 1887. BY November, 1888, all
the States save one (Rhode Island J
bad ratified the instrument, the latter
State asserting ia May, Pits.
burg Commercial Gazette.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Editor KaLkOlT'S Funeral.

Moscow, Aug. 8.-Thc remains Of
Mr.. Katkolf were conveyed To this
this city from Iuamcnsky, distance
OF twenty miles. for interment. The
coffin was carried the whole distance
alternately upon the shoulders Of rel
h,ives Of the dead editor, workmcn,
students from the University, mem
bers Of the press and peasantry. The
lid Of the coliin was carried in front Of
the possession. There were 300 car.
riages in line. The priest and choris.
terra in the procession were dressed
in white with silver embroidery.
Priests bearing holy water blessed
every village through which the pro-
ccssion passed
The cortogc halted at every church
along the route, where prayers were
offered for the repose Of the soul Of
the deceased The procession gath
cred strength along the route.
Prince D1Igoronky, representing the
Gear, met the funeral uGin several
miles from Moscow. An enormous
crowd gathered to receive the re.
mains TIC funeral cortege entered
the city at 3 o'clock yesterday morn.
ing and the remains were borne to a
tomb in the Alcxoasky Monastery for
interment. A heavy rain was falling
while the body was being borne to
Moscow.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12

During the late heated term. for
the past month or 30, very few OF our
subscribers ventured ~ Butler or
to pay their subscription accounts, as
we know they would like to have
done But the weather beginning
to cool off now we have this week
had call from some of them, and are
looking for many more between this
and the coming September term Of
Court, commencing Monday, Sept, 5.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12

Mr.. J. X. Britain, of Greenville
Pc. an accomplished artist in cravon
painting, has been visiting Butler
with view Of doing some work here.
Specimens of the pictures he can
mske-pure crayon-can be seen in the
show windows Of the Pape store.
Any Of our citizens desiring picture
Of themselves or friends would do wei!
10 call on Mr.. Britain. His pictures
are much admired and be makes
them at very low rates.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12

The Washington, Pa, Daily Re-
porter entered upon its twelfth year
on the 5th inst. This is a longer ex.
istence than dailics started in some
country towns attained and speaks as
well for the success of its enterprisiDg
proprietors as for the growing pros
perity of Little Washington"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
District Nominations.

We are pleased to End the follow
ing in Republican papers of this Con.
gressional district, by which it will
be seen our efforts to bring about
change in the manner of nomina,
ting candidates, are receiving atten'
ton and being endorsed in the other
counties of the district.
The Beaver, Pa. Times, of the 4th
inst. has the following to say:
Mr.. Negley, of the Butler Citizen,
in several elaborate articles, urges
the abolition of the c0nferree system
and the substitution of some other
more satisfactory mode in the select
ion of candidates for Congress, in
this now newly formed Congression-
al District. He says that Mercer has
already moved for Q change; Butler
is ready to move also; and that the
cooperation of Beaver ard Lawrence
only is wanted to secure District
Conference, in which the whole mat
ter can be thoroughly considered.
There are serious drawbacks, it must
be confessed, to the Conferree system
that las 30 long been in vogue; and
if plan can be devised by which
nominations can hereafter be made
more expeditiously, more satisfaoto-
rily to the voters, and less costly to
the candidates, the time spent by CON-
mitttees from the respective counties
would be well spent in the effort to
find out and elaborate such plan.
Elsewere this week we reproduce
from the Butler Citizen q timely ar
ticle in regard to the proposed
change in making Congressional
nominations. 1t will be seen that
Bro. Negley favors the Popular Vote
system oyer the Delegate system,
and we feel constrained to add our
testimony that the popular
system is the one to be preferred, for
the reason that it is the fairest and
most in keeping with the spirit of
our government, which is essen-
TALLY popular in its nature. The
delegate system would be simply the
conferree system on an enlarged scale
at least it could be 80 made-and
we want to get as far away from the
latter system as possible. By the
popular vote the fttest will survive,
and that is as it should be in a popu-
lar government. We commend the
article in question to the careful con-
siderstion of all concerned .-Green-
ville Valley Nsws., Aug S.
From the above we are encoura-
ged to believe that all the counties
will appoint Committees, to meet
and confer on the subject Lawrence
county is the only one from which we
have noticed no expression in the
press, but we have no doubt her Re-
publican County Committee will act
in due time. The Chairman of this
county will announce his committee
in short time. The earlier there
is a meeting OF the committees the
better. And now having said all we
have to say on the subject we leave
the matter to their hands.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
The Texas Election.

HoUsToN, Aug. 4.-The election re-
turns Oh the prohibition question are
coming in rapidly. All counties in
Southern Texas are giving large ma
jorities for the Anti.Prohibitionists
The present returns, carefully estima-
ted, Indicate that the prohibition ques-
tion will be showed under by ma
jority % $4,000
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Widows Appraisements.

The following widows appraisements have
been illed In the Office Of the Clerk Of the Or
phans' Court Of Butler county.
Widow OF Asa w. Waddcl decd. $500 %
+" A. 4. Shook. decd "a 20
" John Martin. deed. 300 on
" Franklin Fisher. deed. no W
The above viii be presented 10 Court ON Wed.
nc5day, sept. Z. 1897. and II no objections are
made. be confirmed absolutely
Butler Go. ~.
Certified from the records this Sth day OF Aug.
1857.
REUBEN McELVAIN.
Clerk Of Courts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Al the last acsaion or the pc

AT the last session Of the Penn
sylyapin Legislature an net was pass
ed which was approved by the Gov
crner, providing that the several cities
and boroughs of the State shall have
power to tax or license foreign dealers
in merchandise. or thoir agents, hav-
ing no permancnct place Of business
in any such city or borough, but tenn
porarily engaged in selling or dispos
ing Of merchandise, either by whole
sale or retail, TO an amount not ex-
cceding the local taxos or licenses
imposed on resident merchants enga-
ged in like business. The law, it is
further provided, is not to apply to
sales by sample. An attempt will be
made to prove the law Mt variance
with the constitution.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
September Court.

Will commence in three weeks
from Monday next lasting two weeks,
on the first Of which another Grand
Jury will sit "to inquire in and for
the body Of the County Of Butler"
ahd true presentinent make OF matters
and things concerning the welfare of
the same. On the second week these
matters and things, mostly Of n Grim.
inal nature, will BE- tried or heard
The regula: terms Of our Courts al
why's bring TO town n goodly number
Of our people, who would not other
wise come, and among these are al.
ways many patrons Of the CITIZEN,
from different parts Of the county.
Editors therefore are always pleased
when regular Courts come, IA they
then see some Of their friends person
ally and hear from others not sum
mored but who send by the hand OF
those who are and have to come.
John Clay, the only ,urviviny son
Of Henry Clay. aged C7 years, fell
dead last Wcdncsday-heart dis
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12

Hon. Charles McCandless and
Porter w. Lowry. Esq. returned
home Monday last from their camp
ing and fishing trip to Lake Musko-
ks. Canada. They bad some narrow
escapes from drowning, bears. etc,
but look brown as nuts and all the
better for the tour. Muskoka is 400
miles north of Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Al. HUTCHINSON,
b, M. DUNCAN.
FOR CLERK OF COURTS,
REUBEN McELVAIN.
FOR AUDITORS,
ROBERT A, KINZER.
ISAAC s. p. DEWOLFE.
FOR CORONER,
ALEXANDER STOREY.

james C. Brown, Esq, editor OF
the Advance Argus, Greenville, "a"
and H. Fl. Byram, Esq. editor OF the
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph, were
among the numerous outsiders who
paid Bntler a visit during this week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
Notice..

Notice IL hereby given that w 7. Braham
assignee OF James r. Robinson has fled his final
account In the Office OF the frothOnotnry OF the
Court OF Common Pleas Of Butler county. and
that the Rnmc VIII bc presented for confirmation
and allowance on Wednesday. Sept z. 1881.
w. NJ. SilIRA. Proty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
B. 4 B.
GRAND CLEARANCE SALE.
OF
SUMMER DRESS GOODS,
SUMMER SILKS, SUITS,
PARASOLS, ETC.
To make room for the largest and most elegant
stock OF
FALL GOODS,
FALL GOODS.

Foreign and Domestic. yet opened In this mar
kct Ths Is your opportunity for bargains .
REAL LIVE BARGAINS. Prices put on the
balance or our spring and summer stock are
meant 70 move the goods. and that quickly.
Many all-wool $i.00 Dress Goods 20 at 80 cents;
30 cent Dress goods go at 20 cents. This sale TO
be emphaticaliy clearance sale as we must
Large line o. 81 Inch Tricot1, mostly light
shades. at 10 cents.
3G-inch AI.wooi TrIcots at 81 1-s Cents. down
from 10 certs.
Very ia2ge assortment OF Printed Chaiis--the
best g0ods-wool or mohair nlling. at 25 cents u
yard. Sold regularly everywhere nj 81 cents.
Suits and Paras0Is.
In these departments. the greatest cuts have
been made In prices many parasols offered ut
ne-half their real value and price; the same
may be said OF all made up Summer Suits In
dies and Chlldren's White Suits. Satlnes Light
Weight Wool suits. etc. etc.
Black and C0Iored Silks,
We continue 20 ofrer the VERY BEST VALUES
obtained anywhere. This is beyond question.
ana we chccrfuiy stake our reputation upon
comparisons. New lines or Colorod Silks. cs-
pecially good one 10 inches wide ut % cents.
New Fall Goods.
Early arilvas commencing. a few Of which are
~ Inch AI.Wool Novelty Checks, 10 cents, very
~ Inc, AIi-wool Checks. 75 Cts., 81 1-2 Cts.
Sl.OO, special values aud large line OF shades.
New Lines Fall Dress Goods arriving daily. ~
TO 81 inches wide. at ~ cents % si.2j yard.
pies. and secure some OF these bargains before
all sold
Special values In all lines OF staple House-
kccpIg Dry Goods, Shectlngs, Linens, Etc. Etc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-08-12
ESTATE or MARY A. MATES.

LATE oF BUTLER BoR0. DECD
Letters q sstanentary having been granted 10
the undersigned on the estate Of Mrs. Mary
Mates. decd. late Of the borough Of Butler,
Butler county. Pa. all persons Knowing them
selves indebted 10 said estate VIII please make
Immediate payment and any having claims
against said estate VIII present them duly
authcn tlcatcd. for settlement
JAS H. MATEs, !
A. W. MATES, 4 EArs,
Butler IA.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-23
A pisgusted Democrat.

EDITORS HERALD-Prior to his ap-
pointment as postmaster, Mr.. 4. A.
Preuss held the position as clerk to
United States Marshal Risley. He re-
signed that Office, and yesterday Mar
shall Risley chose new clerk in the
persen of M. FL. Flint, formerly of the
postoffice, Mr.. Flint ia nice young
man and is no doubt very competent.
But 1t was hoped that the United States
Marshal's office would be adorned by at
least one Democrat. Prsuss was the
only Democrat in the office, and Flint
who takes his place, is a dyed-in.the-
wool Republican. The whole working
force of the office is now Republican,
and the enemy faunt that fact in the
faces of Woodworking Democrats, some
of whom would be delighted with po-
Mtions in the Marshal's office. 1t is
hard to tell whom the Democrats will
yell the loudest for at the next cam
paign, Cleveland or Risley. A telegrsm
of remonstrance against Risley's ignor-
ing the claims of Democrats, is being
prepared and win be sent to the Presi-
dent, but that is all the good 1t will do.
If Mr.. Risley will call on the secretary
of the Democratic County Central Com
mittee he can get hundred names Of
competent honest young Democrats
either one of whom would have accept
ed the Office vacated by Mr.. Preuss.
DIscUsrED DRMocRAr.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-23
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A Review of the Days Transac-
tfOnS.

NEW YORK, June 22.-The general feel
ing in the stock market this morning was
one OF uneasiness as far as regarded the
Fidelity Bank. Bears were quick to take
advantage OF this. and early in the day an
attack was made upon Pacific Mail, for
which there was apprehension of success
full operation by the Canadian Pacific. A
general selling movement took place later
on, but notable exceptions in the general
drop of prices were Northern Pacific and
Oregon stocks. The money market dis
played hardening tendency which aided
in frightrning out some long stock. The
opening was heavy. but the early tendency
was upward. This soon disappeared. how
ever, aud under the lead of the coal stocks
the entire list sagged off and the market
was extremely dull. In the early part of
the afternoon the attack was made upon
Pacific Mail and the entire list showed
more animation, but the declining figures
showed short per cent OF dullness. In
the last hours the decline was weak at
about the lowest prices OF the dav. The
entire active list is lower. New England
lost l5s, Pacific Mail and Texas and Paeitic
Ia, Union Pacific and Laekawanna 1Ls,
Louisville and Nashville l, 81. Paul aud
Duluth advanced IA.
government bonds-Dull and weak.